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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.28, 171.12 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.28, 171.12 and 113.48 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.28 : 171.12 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.28/171.12 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.28x = 171.12 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.28x = 19,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418.70/124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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