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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 170.22 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 170.22 and 88.38 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 170.22 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/170.22 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 170.22 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 15,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044.04/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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