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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.30 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.30 and 110.49 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.30 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.30 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.30 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 18,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926.94/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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