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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 170.48 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 170.48 and 110.54 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 170.48 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/170.48 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 170.48 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 18,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844.86/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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