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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.52 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.52 and 116.82 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.52 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.52 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.52 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 19,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920.15/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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