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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 171.87 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 171.87 and 117.50 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 171.87 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/171.87 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 171.87 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 20,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194.73/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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