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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.80, 170.16 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.80, 170.16 and 124.80 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.80 : 170.16 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.80/170.16 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.80x = 170.16 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.80x = 21,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235.97/124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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