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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 170.34 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 170.34 and 110.48 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 170.34 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/170.34 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 170.34 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 18,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,818.31/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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