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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 169.78 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 169.78 and 76.41 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 169.78 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/169.78 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 169.78 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 12,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972.89/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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