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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.13 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.13 and 114.60 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.13 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.13 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.13 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 19,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.90/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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