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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 171.33 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 171.33 and 80.34 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 171.33 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/171.33 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 171.33 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 13,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,764.65/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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