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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 170.56 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 170.56 and 86.74 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 170.56 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/170.56 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 170.56 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 14,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,794.37/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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