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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.26 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.26 and 111.31 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.26 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.26 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.26 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 18,950.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.94/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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