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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 171.99 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 171.99 and 113.40 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 171.99 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/171.99 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 171.99 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 19,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503.67/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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