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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 170.43 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 170.43 and 118.90 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 170.43 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/170.43 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 170.43 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 20,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262.94/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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