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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.27, 171.36 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.27, 171.36 and 87.42 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.27 : 171.36 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.27/171.36 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.27x = 171.36 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.27x = 14,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980.29/124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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