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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.70 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.70 and 77 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.70 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.70 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.70 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 13,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066.90/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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