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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.17 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.17 and 80.37 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.17 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.17 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.17 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 13,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,756.93/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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