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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.60, 171.78 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.60, 171.78 and 119.20 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.60 : 171.78 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.60/171.78 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.60x = 171.78 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.60x = 20,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.18/124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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