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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.37, 171.96 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.37, 171.96 and 108.99 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.37 : 171.96 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.37/171.96 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.37x = 171.96 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.37x = 18,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741.92/124.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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