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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 170.28 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 170.28 and 118.58 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 170.28 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/170.28 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 170.28 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 20,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.80/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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