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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.06, 171.22 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.06, 171.22 and 80.38 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.06 : 171.22 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.06/171.22 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.06x = 171.22 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.06x = 13,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,762.66/124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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