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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.60, 171.97 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.60, 171.97 and 80.33 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.60 : 171.97 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.60/171.97 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.60x = 171.97 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.60x = 13,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814.58/124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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