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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.46 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.46 and 79.96 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.46 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.46 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.46 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 13,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.98/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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