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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.13, 169.99 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.13, 169.99 and 106.73 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 169.99 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/169.99 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 169.99 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 18,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143.03/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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