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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.13 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.13 and 79.65 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.13 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.13 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.13 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 13,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550.85/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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