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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 170.91 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 170.91 and 87.12 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 170.91 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/170.91 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 170.91 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 14,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,889.68/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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