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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 170.81 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 170.81 and 108.27 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 170.81 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/170.81 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 170.81 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 18,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493.06/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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