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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 172.04 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 172.04 and 116.76 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 172.04 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/172.04 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 172.04 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 20,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087.39/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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