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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 170.31 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 170.31 and 117 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 170.31 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/170.31 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 170.31 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 19,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,926.27/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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