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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 169.93 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 169.93 and 86.31 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 169.93 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/169.93 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 169.93 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 14,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666.44/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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