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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 170.27 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 170.27 and 111.83 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 170.27 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/170.27 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 170.27 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 19,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040.30/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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