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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 170.96 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 170.96 and 121.50 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 170.96 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/170.96 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 170.96 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 20,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771.64/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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