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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.54 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.54 and 110.36 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.54 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.54 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.54 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 18,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931.15/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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