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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 170.62 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 170.62 and 71.18 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 170.62 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/170.62 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 170.62 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 12,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,143.57/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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