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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.32, 171.45 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.32, 171.45 and 122.61 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.32 : 171.45 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.32/171.45 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.32x = 171.45 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.32x = 21,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022.13/124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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