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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.88 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.88 and 76.50 is: 105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.88 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.88 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.88 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 12,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995.44/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.59

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