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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.32, 171.59 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.32, 171.59 and 87.49 is: 120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.32 : 171.59 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.32/171.59 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.32x = 171.59 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.32x = 15,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011.11/124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.75

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