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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.53, 171.76 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.53, 171.76 and 108.12 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.53 : 171.76 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.53/171.76 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.53x = 171.76 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.53x = 18,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570.69/124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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