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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 169.71 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 169.71 and 76.39 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 169.71 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/169.71 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 169.71 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 12,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964.15/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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