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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 171.85 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 171.85 and 80.23 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 171.85 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/171.85 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 171.85 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 13,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,787.65/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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