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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 170.49 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 170.49 and 86.72 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 170.49 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/170.49 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 170.49 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 14,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,783.88/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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