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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 171.08 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 171.08 and 110.68 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 171.08 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/171.08 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 171.08 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 18,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.13/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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