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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.31, 171.46 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.31, 171.46 and 87.48 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.31 : 171.46 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.31/171.46 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.31x = 171.46 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.31x = 14,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999.43/124.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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