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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 170.08 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 170.08 and 76.72 is: 105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 170.08 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/170.08 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 170.08 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 13,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048.54/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.84

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