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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 169.54 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 169.54 and 112.16 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 169.54 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/169.54 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 169.54 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 19,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014.20/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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