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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 170.49 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 170.49 and 108.03 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 170.49 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/170.49 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 170.49 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 18,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.08/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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