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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 171.72 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 171.72 and 117.36 is: 161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 171.72 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/171.72 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 171.72 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 20,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.06/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.68

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