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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 171.85 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 171.85 and 80.90 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 171.85 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/171.85 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 171.85 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 13,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902.67/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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