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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 170.84 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 170.84 and 88.94 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 170.84 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/170.84 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 170.84 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 15,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193.21/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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