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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 171.82 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 171.82 and 85.15 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 171.82 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/171.82 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 171.82 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 14,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630.47/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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