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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 171.68 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 171.68 and 112.66 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 171.68 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/171.68 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 171.68 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 19,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.47/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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