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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 170.68 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 170.68 and 115.48 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 170.68 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/170.68 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 170.68 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 19,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.13/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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