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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171.54 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171.54 and 117 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171.54 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171.54 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171.54 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 20,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070.18/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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