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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 171.83 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 171.83 and 87.90 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 171.83 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/171.83 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 171.83 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 15,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103.86/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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