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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.82, 171.96 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.82, 171.96 and 87.92 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.82 : 171.96 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.82/171.96 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.82x = 171.96 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.82x = 15,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118.72/124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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