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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 185.61 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 185.61 and 113.58 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 185.61 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/185.61 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 185.61 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 21,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.58/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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