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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 171.72 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 171.72 and 109.28 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 171.72 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/171.72 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 171.72 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 18,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.56/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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