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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 169.84 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 169.84 and 88.56 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 169.84 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/169.84 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 169.84 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 15,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041.03/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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