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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.49, 171.87 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.49, 171.87 and 80.25 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.49 : 171.87 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.49/171.87 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.49x = 171.87 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.49x = 13,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.98/124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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