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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 168.89 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 168.89 and 112.06 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 168.89 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/168.89 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 168.89 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 18,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925.81/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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