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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 170.69 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 170.69 and 85.01 is: 117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 170.69 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/170.69 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 170.69 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 14,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509.08/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.12

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