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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.60 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.60 and 116.24 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.60 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.60 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.60 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 19,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830.54/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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