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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 171.34 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 171.34 and 113.44 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 171.34 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/171.34 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 171.34 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 19,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,436.81/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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