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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 170.16 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 170.16 and 116 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 170.16 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/170.16 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 170.16 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 19,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738.56/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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