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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.28, 169.75 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.28, 169.75 and 105.66 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.28 : 169.75 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.28/169.75 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.28x = 169.75 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.28x = 17,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.79/123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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