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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 170.33 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 170.33 and 86.48 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 170.33 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/170.33 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 170.33 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 14,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,728.85/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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