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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 170.18 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 170.18 and 97.13 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 170.18 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/170.18 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 170.18 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 16,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.10/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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