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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 170.82 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 170.82 and 88.81 is: 122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 170.82 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/170.82 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 170.82 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 15,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170.52/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.49

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