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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 170.98 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 170.98 and 71.44 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 170.98 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/170.98 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 170.98 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 12,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.69/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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