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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 169.92 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 169.92 and 111.54 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 169.92 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/169.92 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 169.92 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 18,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952.88/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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