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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.42, 171.71 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.42, 171.71 and 80.88 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.42 : 171.71 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.42/171.71 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.42x = 171.71 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.42x = 13,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887.90/124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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