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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.51, 170.30 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.51, 170.30 and 107.94 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.51 : 170.30 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.51/170.30 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.51x = 170.30 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.51x = 18,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.18/123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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