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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.12 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.12 and 116.43 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.12 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.12 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.12 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 19,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,923.50/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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