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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 170.40 and 79.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 170.40 and 79.73 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 170.40 = 79.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/170.40 = 79.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 170.40 × 79.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 13,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587.04/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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