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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 170.12 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 170.12 and 76.65 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 170.12 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/170.12 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 170.12 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 13,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038.82/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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