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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 170.01 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 170.01 and 120.74 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 170.01 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/170.01 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 170.01 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 20,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,526.40/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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