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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.73, 170.85 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.73, 170.85 and 105.37 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.73 : 170.85 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.73/170.85 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.73x = 170.85 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.73x = 18,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,002.46/123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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