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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.57, 170.28 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.57, 170.28 and 97.38 is: 134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.57 : 170.28 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.57/170.28 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.57x = 170.28 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.57x = 16,581.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,581.87/123.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.19

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