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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 170.34 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 170.34 and 86.22 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 170.34 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/170.34 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 170.34 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 14,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,687.03/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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