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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 171.15 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 171.15 and 123.02 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 171.15 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/171.15 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 171.15 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 21,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054.02/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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