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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 170.10 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 170.10 and 107.88 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 170.10 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/170.10 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 170.10 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 18,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,350.39/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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