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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 169.65 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 169.65 and 76.35 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 169.65 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/169.65 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 169.65 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 12,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952.78/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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