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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.70 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.70 and 106.47 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.70 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.70 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.70 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 18,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067.43/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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