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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 170.55 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 170.55 and 114.20 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 170.55 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/170.55 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 170.55 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 19,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.96/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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