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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 171.10 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 171.10 and 80.28 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 171.10 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/171.10 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 171.10 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 13,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.91/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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