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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 171.30 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 171.30 and 114.32 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 171.30 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/171.30 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 171.30 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 19,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.02/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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