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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.51 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.51 and 71.10 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.51 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.51 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.51 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 12,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122.91/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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