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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 171.72 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 171.72 and 111.33 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 171.72 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/171.72 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 171.72 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 19,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.59/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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