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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 170.51 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 170.51 and 71.82 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 170.51 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/170.51 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 170.51 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 12,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245.67/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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