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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 170.91 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 170.91 and 80.25 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 170.91 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/170.91 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 170.91 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 13,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715.53/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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