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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 171.32 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 171.32 and 113.06 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 171.32 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/171.32 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 171.32 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 19,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.30/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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