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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.60 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.60 and 79.97 is: 110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.60 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.60 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.60 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 13,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642.91/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.41

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