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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 170.58 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 170.58 and 105.35 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 170.58 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/170.58 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 170.58 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 17,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971.42/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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