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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.46 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.46 and 119.24 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.46 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.46 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.46 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 20,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,325.65/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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