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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.41, 171.57 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.41, 171.57 and 108.93 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.41 : 171.57 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.41/171.57 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.41x = 171.57 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.41x = 18,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,689.12/124.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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