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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 170.99 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 170.99 and 112.16 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 170.99 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/170.99 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 170.99 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 19,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178.24/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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