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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 168.77 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 168.77 and 123.40 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 168.77 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/168.77 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 168.77 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 20,826.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,826.22/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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