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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 171.62 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 171.62 and 87.56 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 171.62 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/171.62 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 171.62 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 15,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.05/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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