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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.06 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.06 and 79.55 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.06 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.06 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.06 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 13,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527.02/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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