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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 170.00 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 170.00 and 109.52 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 170.00 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/170.00 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 170.00 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 18,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617.00/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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