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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 170.64 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 170.64 and 107.33 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 170.64 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/170.64 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 170.64 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 18,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313.94/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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