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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 169.82 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 169.82 and 105.62 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 169.82 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/169.82 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 169.82 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 17,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.01/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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