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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 171.84 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 171.84 and 85.69 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 171.84 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/171.84 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 171.84 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 14,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724.54/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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