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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.84 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.84 and 85.12 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.84 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.84 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.84 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 14,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627.02/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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