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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.58 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.58 and 111.54 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.58 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.58 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.58 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 19,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026.49/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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