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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.19 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.19 and 110.48 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.19 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.19 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.19 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 18,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911.94/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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