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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 170.70 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 170.70 and 121.27 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 170.70 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/170.70 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 170.70 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 20,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.79/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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