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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.64, 171.54 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.64, 171.54 and 120.50 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.64 : 171.54 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.64/171.54 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.64x = 171.54 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.64x = 20,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670.57/124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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