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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 170.85 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 170.85 and 71.34 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 170.85 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/170.85 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 170.85 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 12,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188.44/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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