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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 170.15 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 170.15 and 79.14 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 170.15 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/170.15 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 170.15 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 13,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465.67/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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