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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 170.22 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 170.22 and 114.36 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 170.22 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/170.22 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 170.22 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 19,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.36/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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