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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 169.98 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 169.98 and 110.87 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 169.98 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/169.98 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 169.98 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 18,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844.83/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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