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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.10 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.10 and 76.58 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.10 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.10 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.10 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 13,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,026.52/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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