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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 171.50 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 171.50 and 87.50 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 171.50 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/171.50 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 171.50 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 15,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.90/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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