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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 170.44 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 170.44 and 88.50 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 170.44 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/170.44 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 170.44 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 15,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.36/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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