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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 170.10 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 170.10 and 71.50 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 170.10 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/170.10 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 170.10 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 12,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.15/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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