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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.40, 171.60 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.40, 171.60 and 87.44 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.40 : 171.60 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.40/171.60 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.40x = 171.60 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.40x = 15,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004.70/124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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