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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 171.15 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 171.15 and 112.05 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 171.15 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/171.15 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 171.15 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 19,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.94/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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