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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.32, 171.72 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.32, 171.72 and 122.40 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.32 : 171.72 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.32/171.72 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.32x = 171.72 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.32x = 21,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.53/124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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