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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.20 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.20 and 113.44 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.20 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.20 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.20 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 21,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.09/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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