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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.48 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.48 and 111.28 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.48 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.48 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.48 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 19,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082.29/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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