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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 170.98 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 170.98 and 71.46 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 170.98 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/170.98 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 170.98 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 12,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218.23/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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