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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 170.58 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 170.58 and 111.54 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 170.58 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/170.58 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 170.58 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 19,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026.49/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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