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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 170.77 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 170.77 and 115.71 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 170.77 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/170.77 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 170.77 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 19,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759.80/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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