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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.60, 171.97 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.60, 171.97 and 78 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.60 : 171.97 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.60/171.97 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.60x = 171.97 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.60x = 13,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,413.66/124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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