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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.38, 171.70 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.38, 171.70 and 85.76 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.38 : 171.70 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.38/171.70 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.38x = 171.70 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.38x = 14,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724.99/124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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