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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 170.67 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 170.67 and 104.10 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 170.67 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/170.67 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 170.67 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 17,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,766.75/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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