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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 171.09 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 171.09 and 109.26 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 171.09 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/171.09 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 171.09 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 18,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693.29/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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