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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 168.80 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 168.80 and 118.60 is: 162.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 168.80 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/168.80 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 168.80 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 20,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.68/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.63

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