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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 171.90 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 171.90 and 120.72 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 171.90 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/171.90 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 171.90 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 20,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751.77/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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