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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 171.90 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 171.90 and 87.76 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 171.90 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/171.90 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 171.90 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 15,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.51/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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