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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.35 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.35 and 76.84 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.35 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.35 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.35 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 13,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089.69/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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