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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.62, 170.42 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.62, 170.42 and 88.64 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.62 : 170.42 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.62/170.42 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.62x = 170.42 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.62x = 15,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.03/123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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