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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 171.26 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 171.26 and 87.28 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 171.26 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/171.26 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 171.26 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 14,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,947.53/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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