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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 170.45 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 170.45 and 120.11 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 170.45 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/170.45 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 170.45 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 20,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472.58/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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