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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.29, 171.43 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.29, 171.43 and 87.46 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.29 : 171.43 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.29/171.43 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.29x = 171.43 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.29x = 14,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.62/124.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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