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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 170.32 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 170.32 and 113.67 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 170.32 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/170.32 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 170.32 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 19,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.99/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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