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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 171.03 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 171.03 and 85.15 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 171.03 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/171.03 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 171.03 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 14,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.10/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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