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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 171.80 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 171.80 and 111.88 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 171.80 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/171.80 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 171.80 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 19,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220.13/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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