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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.54, 170.47 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.54, 170.47 and 107.99 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.54 : 170.47 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.54/170.47 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.54x = 170.47 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.54x = 18,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409.06/123.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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