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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 171.36 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 171.36 and 122.68 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 171.36 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/171.36 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 171.36 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 21,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022.44/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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