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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 171.54 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 171.54 and 116.16 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 171.54 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/171.54 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 171.54 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 19,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.09/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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