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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 172.43 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 172.43 and 111.73 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 172.43 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/172.43 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 172.43 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 19,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.60/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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