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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 171.12 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 171.12 and 80.48 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 171.12 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/171.12 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 171.12 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 13,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770.88/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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