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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 168.78 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 168.78 and 120.91 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 168.78 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/168.78 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 168.78 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 20,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406.77/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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