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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 170.66 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 170.66 and 80.02 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 170.66 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/170.66 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 170.66 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 13,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.21/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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