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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.33 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.33 and 112.83 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.33 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.33 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.33 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 19,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.16/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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