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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 171.76 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 171.76 and 115.71 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 171.76 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/171.76 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 171.76 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 19,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874.35/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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