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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 171.02 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 171.02 and 72.19 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 171.02 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/171.02 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 171.02 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 12,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,345.93/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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