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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.52 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.52 and 122.32 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.52 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.52 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.52 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 20,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858.01/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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