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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 169.80 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 169.80 and 98.48 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 169.80 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/169.80 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 169.80 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 16,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721.90/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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