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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 170.63 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 170.63 and 97.44 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 170.63 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/170.63 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 170.63 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 16,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.19/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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