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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.50, 171.65 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.50, 171.65 and 89.51 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.50 : 171.65 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.50/171.65 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.50x = 171.65 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.50x = 15,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,363.76/124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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