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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 171.09 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 171.09 and 121.77 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 171.09 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/171.09 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 171.09 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 20,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,833.63/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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