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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.45, 171.60 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.45, 171.60 and 108.88 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.45 : 171.60 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.45/171.60 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.45x = 171.60 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.45x = 18,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.81/124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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