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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.19 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.19 and 120.51 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.19 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.19 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.19 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 20,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,509.60/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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