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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.38 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.38 and 110.79 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.38 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.38 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.38 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 18,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.47/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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