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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 171.83 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 171.83 and 80.33 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 171.83 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/171.83 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 171.83 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 13,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,803.73/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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