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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.61 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.61 and 110.71 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.61 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.61 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.61 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 18,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888.23/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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