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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.79, 172.61 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.79, 172.61 and 110.24 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.79 : 172.61 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.79/172.61 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.79x = 172.61 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.79x = 19,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.38/124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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