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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.79 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.79 and 88.96 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.79 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.79 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.79 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 15,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193.48/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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