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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 171.12 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 171.12 and 80.40 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 171.12 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/171.12 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 171.12 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 13,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,758.05/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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