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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 169.98 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 169.98 and 115.44 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 169.98 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/169.98 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 169.98 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 19,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.49/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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