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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.10 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.10 and 80.34 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.10 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.10 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.10 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 13,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,746.17/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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