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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.44 and 80.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.44 and 80.60 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.44 = 80.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.44 = 80.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.44 × 80.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 13,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818.06/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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