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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 169.91 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 169.91 and 103.62 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 169.91 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/169.91 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 169.91 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 17,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.56/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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