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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 170.68 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 170.68 and 97.52 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 170.68 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/170.68 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 170.68 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 16,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644.71/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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