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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.42, 171.38 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.42, 171.38 and 115.55 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.42 : 171.38 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.42/171.38 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.42x = 171.38 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.42x = 19,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.96/124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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