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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 169.96 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 169.96 and 76.48 is: 105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 169.96 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/169.96 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 169.96 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 12,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997.85/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.59

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