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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.37, 170.58 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.37, 170.58 and 107.99 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.37 : 170.58 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.37/170.58 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.37x = 170.58 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.37x = 18,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.39/123.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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