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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 171.06 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 171.06 and 94.88 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 171.06 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/171.06 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 171.06 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 16,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230.17/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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