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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 171.33 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 171.33 and 108.72 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 171.33 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/171.33 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 171.33 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 18,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.00/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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