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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 170.98 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 170.98 and 88.99 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 170.98 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/170.98 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 170.98 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 15,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.86/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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