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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.10 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.10 and 123.16 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.10 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.10 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.10 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 20,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949.52/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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