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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.28 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.28 and 71.64 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.28 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.28 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.28 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 12,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198.86/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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