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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 171.14 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 171.14 and 97.83 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 171.14 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/171.14 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 171.14 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 16,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,742.20/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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