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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 170.06 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 170.06 and 104.68 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 170.06 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/170.06 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 170.06 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 17,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801.88/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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