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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 172.18 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 172.18 and 87.88 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 172.18 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/172.18 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 172.18 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 15,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131.18/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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