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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.75, 170.76 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.75, 170.76 and 71.28 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.75 : 170.76 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.75/170.76 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.75x = 170.76 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.75x = 12,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.64/123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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