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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 169.82 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 169.82 and 110.10 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 169.82 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/169.82 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 169.82 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 18,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697.18/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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