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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 171.87 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 171.87 and 80.94 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 171.87 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/171.87 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 171.87 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 13,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,911.16/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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