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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 170.69 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 170.69 and 103.11 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 170.69 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/170.69 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 170.69 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 17,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599.33/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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