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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 170.62 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 170.62 and 86.41 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 170.62 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/170.62 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 170.62 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 14,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743.27/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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