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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 170.24 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 170.24 and 120.24 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 170.24 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/170.24 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 170.24 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 20,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.06/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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