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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 170.46 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 170.46 and 113.52 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 170.46 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/170.46 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 170.46 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 19,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350.62/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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