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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.40 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.40 and 84.91 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.40 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.40 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.40 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 14,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553.57/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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