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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.08 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.08 and 71.52 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.08 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.08 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.08 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 12,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164.12/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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