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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.89, 170.88 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.89, 170.88 and 80.21 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.89 : 170.88 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.89/170.88 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.89x = 170.88 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.89x = 13,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,705.43/123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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