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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.77, 172.26 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.77, 172.26 and 111.62 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.77 : 172.26 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.77/172.26 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.77x = 172.26 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.77x = 19,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226.80/124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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