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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.64 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.64 and 108.88 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.64 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.64 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.64 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 18,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.28/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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