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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.84 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.84 and 118.08 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.84 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.84 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.84 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 20,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.87/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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