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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 171.26 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 171.26 and 110.20 is: 152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 171.26 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/171.26 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 171.26 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 18,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.85/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.40

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