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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 169.95 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 169.95 and 114.92 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 169.95 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/169.95 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 169.95 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 19,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,530.23/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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