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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.30, 170.12 and 76.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.30, 170.12 and 76.67 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.30 : 170.12 = 76.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.30/170.12 = 76.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.30x = 170.12 × 76.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.30x = 13,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.08/123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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