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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 171.54 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 171.54 and 122.56 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 171.54 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/171.54 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 171.54 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 21,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,024.82/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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