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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 170.46 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 170.46 and 71.72 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 170.46 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/170.46 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 170.46 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 12,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.39/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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