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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 170.10 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 170.10 and 116.31 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 170.10 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/170.10 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 170.10 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 19,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784.33/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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