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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.64, 171.84 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.64, 171.84 and 80.90 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.64 : 171.84 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.64/171.84 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.64x = 171.84 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.64x = 13,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901.86/124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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