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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.66 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.66 and 86.97 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.66 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.66 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.66 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 14,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842.30/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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