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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 172.16 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 172.16 and 87.43 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 172.16 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/172.16 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 172.16 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 15,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051.95/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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