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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 171.38 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 171.38 and 79.96 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 171.38 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/171.38 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 171.38 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 13,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702.72/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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