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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.44 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.44 and 77.52 is: 106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.44 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.44 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.44 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 13,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212.51/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.97

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