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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 171 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 171 and 80.29 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 171 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/171 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 171 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 13,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729.59/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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