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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 169.71 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 169.71 and 86.15 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 169.71 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/169.71 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 169.71 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 14,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.10/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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