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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 170.31 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 170.31 and 76.19 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 170.31 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/170.31 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 170.31 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 12,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975.75/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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