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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.09, 171.38 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.09, 171.38 and 110.52 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.09 : 171.38 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.09/171.38 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.09x = 171.38 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.09x = 18,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.92/124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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