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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 171.93 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 171.93 and 87.89 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 171.93 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/171.93 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 171.93 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 15,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110.07/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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