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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.13, 169.94 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.13, 169.94 and 71.38 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 169.94 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/169.94 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 169.94 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 12,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129.11/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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