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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.68, 170.56 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.68, 170.56 and 80 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.68 : 170.56 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.68/170.56 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.68x = 170.56 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.68x = 13,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.80/123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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