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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 170.64 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 170.64 and 120.58 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 170.64 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/170.64 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 170.64 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 20,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,575.77/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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