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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.27 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.27 and 86.53 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.27 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.27 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.27 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 14,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733.57/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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