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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 172.02 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 172.02 and 120.78 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 172.02 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/172.02 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 172.02 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 20,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776.58/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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