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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.66 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.66 and 80.74 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.66 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.66 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.66 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 13,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859.83/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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