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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 170.40 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 170.40 and 79.85 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 170.40 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/170.40 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 170.40 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 13,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.59/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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