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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 170.02 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 170.02 and 88.36 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 170.02 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/170.02 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 170.02 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 15,022.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022.97/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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