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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.96 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.96 and 119.52 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.96 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.96 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.96 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 20,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.14/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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