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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 172.05 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 172.05 and 117.77 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 172.05 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/172.05 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 172.05 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 20,261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261.74/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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