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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.95 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.95 and 114.57 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.95 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.95 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.95 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 19,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.17/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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