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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 170.26 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 170.26 and 67.37 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 170.26 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/170.26 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 170.26 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 11,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469.73/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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