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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 170.10 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 170.10 and 76.60 is: 105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 170.10 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/170.10 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 170.10 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 13,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,029.66/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.67

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