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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 170.25 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 170.25 and 78.47 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 170.25 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/170.25 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 170.25 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 13,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.95/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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