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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 170.10 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 170.10 and 105.82 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 170.10 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/170.10 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 170.10 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 17,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.80/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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