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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 169.56 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 169.56 and 115.65 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 169.56 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/169.56 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 169.56 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 19,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.61/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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