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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 170.55 and 80.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 170.55 and 80.00 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 170.55 = 80.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/170.55 = 80.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 170.55 × 80.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 13,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643.70/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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