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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.39 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.39 and 71.01 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.39 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.39 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.39 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 12,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099.36/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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