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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 170.57 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 170.57 and 79.31 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 170.57 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/170.57 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 170.57 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 13,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526.66/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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