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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 171.92 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 171.92 and 87.78 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 171.92 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/171.92 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 171.92 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 15,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091.14/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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