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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 170.61 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 170.61 and 86.82 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 170.61 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/170.61 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 170.61 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 14,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811.51/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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