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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 170.50 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 170.50 and 76.92 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 170.50 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/170.50 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 170.50 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 13,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114.86/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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