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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 169.87 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 169.87 and 88.23 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 169.87 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/169.87 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 169.87 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 14,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986.93/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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