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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 170.28 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 170.28 and 105.95 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 170.28 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/170.28 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 170.28 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 18,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.59/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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