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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 170.69 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 170.69 and 86.83 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 170.69 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/170.69 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 170.69 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 14,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.15/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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