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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.54 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.54 and 122.49 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.54 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.54 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.54 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 21,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012.16/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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