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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.58 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.58 and 120.72 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.58 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.58 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.58 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 20,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.42/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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