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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 170.28 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 170.28 and 71.68 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 170.28 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/170.28 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 170.28 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 12,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205.67/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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