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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.53, 171.48 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.53, 171.48 and 121.69 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.53 : 171.48 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.53/171.48 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.53x = 171.48 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.53x = 20,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.40/124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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