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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 170.06 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 170.06 and 106.98 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 170.06 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/170.06 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 170.06 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 18,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.02/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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