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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 171.03 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 171.03 and 72.19 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 171.03 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/171.03 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 171.03 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 12,346.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346.66/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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