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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.70, 170.75 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.70, 170.75 and 86.93 is: 119.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.70 : 170.75 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.70/170.75 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.70x = 170.75 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.70x = 14,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843.30/123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.99

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