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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 170.27 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 170.27 and 71.63 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 170.27 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/170.27 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 170.27 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 12,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.23/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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