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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 170.54 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 170.54 and 79.89 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 170.54 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/170.54 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 170.54 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 13,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.44/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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