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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 182.94 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 182.94 and 114.42 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 182.94 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/182.94 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 182.94 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 20,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.99/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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