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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 170.82 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 170.82 and 109.49 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 170.82 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/170.82 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 170.82 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 18,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,702.23/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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