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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171.59 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171.59 and 119.21 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171.59 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171.59 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171.59 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 20,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453.79/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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