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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 169.83 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 169.83 and 106.59 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 169.83 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/169.83 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 169.83 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 18,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102.18/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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