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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171.45 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171.45 and 113.13 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171.45 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171.45 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171.45 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 19,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.14/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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