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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 171.05 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 171.05 and 98.01 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 171.05 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/171.05 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 171.05 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 16,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764.12/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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