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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 170.66 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 170.66 and 71.91 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 170.66 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/170.66 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 170.66 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 12,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271.80/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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