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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.45, 170.51 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.45, 170.51 and 116.25 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.45 : 170.51 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.45/170.51 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.45x = 170.51 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.45x = 19,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821.21/123.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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