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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.40, 171.71 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.40, 171.71 and 80.73 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.40 : 171.71 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.40/171.71 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.40x = 171.71 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.40x = 13,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.15/124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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