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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.45, 171.66 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.45, 171.66 and 122.29 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.45 : 171.66 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.45/171.66 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.45x = 171.66 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.45x = 20,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,992.30/124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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