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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.33, 171.72 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.33, 171.72 and 111.37 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.33 : 171.72 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.33/171.72 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.33x = 171.72 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.33x = 19,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124.46/124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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