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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 171.89 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 171.89 and 80.94 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 171.89 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/171.89 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 171.89 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 13,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912.78/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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