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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 171.30 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 171.30 and 113.67 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 171.30 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/171.30 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 171.30 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 19,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470.25/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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