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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 171.06 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 171.06 and 80.29 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 171.06 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/171.06 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 171.06 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 13,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,734.41/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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