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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 184.97 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 184.97 and 113.59 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 184.97 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/184.97 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 184.97 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 21,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010.74/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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