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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.32, 171.36 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.32, 171.36 and 114.72 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.32 : 171.36 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.32/171.36 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.32x = 171.36 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.32x = 19,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.42/124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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