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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.16 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.16 and 97.60 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.16 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.16 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.16 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 16,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.62/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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