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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 171.27 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 171.27 and 80.46 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 171.27 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/171.27 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 171.27 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 13,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780.38/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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