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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.90, 170.88 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.90, 170.88 and 124.54 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.90 : 170.88 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.90/170.88 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.90x = 170.88 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.90x = 21,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.40/124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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