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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.50, 170.52 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.50, 170.52 and 86.69 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.50 : 170.52 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.50/170.52 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.50x = 170.52 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.50x = 14,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782.38/123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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