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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 170.88 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 170.88 and 109.17 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 170.88 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/170.88 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 170.88 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 18,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654.97/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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