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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 170.66 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 170.66 and 88.70 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 170.66 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/170.66 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 170.66 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 15,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136.41/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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