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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 170.67 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 170.67 and 109.23 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 170.67 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/170.67 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 170.67 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 18,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.28/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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