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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 171.03 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 171.03 and 107.74 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 171.03 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/171.03 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 171.03 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 18,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.77/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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