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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 170.12 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 170.12 and 79.72 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 170.12 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/170.12 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 170.12 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 13,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,561.97/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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