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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.58 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.58 and 71.86 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.58 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.58 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.58 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 12,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257.88/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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