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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 170.29 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 170.29 and 86.69 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 170.29 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/170.29 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 170.29 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 14,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762.44/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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