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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.90, 170.60 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.90, 170.60 and 105.45 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.90 : 170.60 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.90/170.60 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.90x = 170.60 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.90x = 17,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989.24/123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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