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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 171.86 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 171.86 and 85.80 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 171.86 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/171.86 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 171.86 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 14,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,745.59/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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