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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 169.86 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 169.86 and 120.48 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 169.86 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/169.86 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 169.86 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 20,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.73/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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