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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 170.03 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 170.03 and 122.70 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 170.03 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/170.03 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 170.03 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 20,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862.07/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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