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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 169.90 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 169.90 and 120.22 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 169.90 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/169.90 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 169.90 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 20,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.38/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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