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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 170.03 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 170.03 and 78.98 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 170.03 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/170.03 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 170.03 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 13,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.32/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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