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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.19, 170.06 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.19, 170.06 and 79.60 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.19 : 170.06 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.19/170.06 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.19x = 170.06 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.19x = 13,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,536.78/123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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