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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 171.84 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 171.84 and 116.92 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 171.84 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/171.84 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 171.84 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 20,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.53/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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