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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 170.55 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 170.55 and 108.18 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 170.55 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/170.55 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 170.55 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 18,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.10/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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