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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 170.97 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 170.97 and 71.45 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 170.97 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/170.97 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 170.97 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 12,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.95/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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