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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 170.67 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 170.67 and 80.07 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 170.67 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/170.67 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 170.67 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 13,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665.55/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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