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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 170.03 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 170.03 and 75.93 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 170.03 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/170.03 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 170.03 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 12,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.38/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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