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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 171.56 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 171.56 and 112.37 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 171.56 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/171.56 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 171.56 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 19,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,276.78/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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