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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.17, 169.98 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.17, 169.98 and 70.70 is: 97.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.17 : 169.98 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.17/169.98 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.17x = 169.98 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.17x = 12,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017.59/123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.57

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