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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 170.82 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 170.82 and 71.33 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 170.82 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/170.82 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 170.82 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 12,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.74/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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