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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 169.80 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 169.80 and 104.87 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 169.80 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/169.80 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 169.80 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 17,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.08/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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