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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 170.69 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 170.69 and 71.25 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 170.69 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/170.69 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 170.69 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 12,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160.45/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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