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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.22 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.22 and 97.18 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.22 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.22 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.22 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 16,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.98/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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