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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.40, 170.90 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.40, 170.90 and 111.45 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.40 : 170.90 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.40/170.90 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.40x = 170.90 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.40x = 19,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046.25/124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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