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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.28, 171.36 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.28, 171.36 and 87.47 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.28 : 171.36 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.28/171.36 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.28x = 171.36 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.28x = 14,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,988.86/124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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