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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 170.58 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 170.58 and 97.49 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 170.58 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/170.58 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 170.58 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 16,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.84/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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