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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 170.07 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 170.07 and 86.48 is: 119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 170.07 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/170.07 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 170.07 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 14,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,708.08/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.20

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