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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 171 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 171 and 79.65 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 171 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/171 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 171 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 13,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,620.15/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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