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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 170.87 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 170.87 and 120.88 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 170.87 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/170.87 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 170.87 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 20,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.89/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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