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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 172.32 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 172.32 and 117.04 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 172.32 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/172.32 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 172.32 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 20,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168.33/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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