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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 171.00 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 171.00 and 89.08 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 171.00 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/171.00 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 171.00 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 15,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231.60/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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