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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 170.28 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 170.28 and 117.12 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 170.28 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/170.28 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 170.28 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 19,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,943.19/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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