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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 170.51 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 170.51 and 112.34 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 170.51 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/170.51 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 170.51 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 19,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.09/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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