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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.95, 170.94 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.95, 170.94 and 89.21 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.95 : 170.94 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.95/170.94 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.95x = 170.94 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.95x = 15,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250.32/123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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