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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 171.32 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 171.32 and 119.33 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 171.32 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/171.32 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 171.32 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 20,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443.62/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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