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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 172.59 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 172.59 and 118.87 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 172.59 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/172.59 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 172.59 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 20,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,514.91/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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