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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 170.83 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 170.83 and 97.58 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 170.83 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/170.83 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 170.83 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 16,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.18/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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