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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 170.07 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 170.07 and 117.54 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 170.07 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/170.07 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 170.07 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 19,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990.03/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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