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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 170.04 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 170.04 and 115.17 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 170.04 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/170.04 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 170.04 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 19,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.51/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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