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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 169.98 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 169.98 and 78.96 is: 108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 169.98 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/169.98 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 169.98 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 13,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421.62/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.96

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