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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.74, 171.99 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.74, 171.99 and 122.04 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.74 : 171.99 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.74/171.99 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.74x = 171.99 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.74x = 20,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.66/124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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