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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.54, 171.93 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.54, 171.93 and 87.73 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.54 : 171.93 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.54/171.93 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.54x = 171.93 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.54x = 15,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083.42/124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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