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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 171.20 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 171.20 and 124 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 171.20 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/171.20 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 171.20 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 21,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228.80/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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