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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 171.54 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 171.54 and 109.08 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 171.54 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/171.54 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 171.54 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 18,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.58/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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