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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 170.73 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 170.73 and 97.58 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 170.73 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/170.73 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 170.73 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 16,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658.98/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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