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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 170.60 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 170.60 and 109.18 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 170.60 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/170.60 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 170.60 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 18,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626.11/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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