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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.54, 171.81 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.54, 171.81 and 87.68 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.54 : 171.81 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.54/171.81 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.54x = 171.81 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.54x = 15,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.73/124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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