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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.72 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.72 and 78.84 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.72 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.72 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.72 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 13,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460.19/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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