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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 170.63 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 170.63 and 119.77 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 170.63 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/170.63 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 170.63 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 20,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436.36/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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