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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 171.81 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 171.81 and 116.93 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 171.81 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/171.81 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 171.81 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 20,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.74/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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