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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 170.55 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 170.55 and 88.27 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 170.55 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/170.55 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 170.55 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 15,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.02/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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