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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 172.23 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 172.23 and 114.23 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 172.23 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/172.23 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 172.23 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 19,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,673.83/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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