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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.34, 170.12 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.34, 170.12 and 106.94 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.34 : 170.12 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.34/170.12 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.34x = 170.12 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.34x = 18,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191.94/123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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