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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 169.83 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 169.83 and 113.07 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 169.83 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/169.83 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 169.83 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 19,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202.68/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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