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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.84 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.84 and 76.46 is: 105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.84 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.84 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.84 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 12,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,985.97/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.51

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