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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 170.69 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 170.69 and 116.37 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 170.69 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/170.69 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 170.69 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 19,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862.61/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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