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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.46 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.46 and 115.50 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.46 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.46 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.46 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 19,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,688.13/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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