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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.97, 172.08 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.97, 172.08 and 122.27 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.97 : 172.08 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.97/172.08 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.97x = 172.08 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.97x = 21,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039.36/124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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