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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 171.77 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 171.77 and 118.27 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 171.77 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/171.77 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 171.77 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 20,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315.53/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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