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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 170.33 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 170.33 and 115.43 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 170.33 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/170.33 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 170.33 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 19,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661.19/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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