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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 171.24 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 171.24 and 120.30 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 171.24 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/171.24 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 171.24 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 20,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.17/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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