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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 170.82 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 170.82 and 91.10 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 170.82 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/170.82 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 170.82 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 15,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560.85/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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