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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 170.38 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 170.38 and 114.71 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 170.38 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/170.38 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 170.38 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 19,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.43/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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