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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 170.98 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 170.98 and 109.04 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 170.98 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/170.98 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 170.98 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 18,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.53/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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