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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.90, 170.82 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.90, 170.82 and 118.50 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.90 : 170.82 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.90/170.82 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.90x = 170.82 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.90x = 20,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242.17/123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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