How the presence of d-orbitals affect size?

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In my textbook , it is given that Atomic radius of Ga is smaller than that of Al due to presence of d-orbitals in Ga.
But how does the presence of d-orbitals reduces size?
 
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But it's not...

The atomic radius of Aluminum is 125 pm. The atomic radius of Gallium is 135 pm.
 
No, i referred wikipedia article...Atomic radius of aluminium is 143 pm