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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 170.88 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 170.88 and 112.20 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 170.88 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/170.88 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 170.88 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 19,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172.74/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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