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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 171.04 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 171.04 and 71.48 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 171.04 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/171.04 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 171.04 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 12,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226.25/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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