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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 170.26 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 170.26 and 86.62 is: 119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 170.26 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/170.26 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 170.26 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 14,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.92/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.48

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