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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 172.04 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 172.04 and 116.79 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 172.04 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/172.04 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 172.04 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 20,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,092.55/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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