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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.46 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.46 and 79.86 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.46 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.46 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.46 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 13,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612.94/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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