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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 171.05 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 171.05 and 88.95 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 171.05 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/171.05 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 171.05 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 15,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.45/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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