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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 171.92 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 171.92 and 87.75 is: 120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 171.92 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/171.92 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 171.92 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 15,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.54/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.96

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