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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 170.22 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 170.22 and 79.70 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 170.22 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/170.22 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 170.22 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 13,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,566.53/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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