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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 171.08 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 171.08 and 71.55 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 171.08 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/171.08 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 171.08 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 12,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240.77/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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