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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 170.94 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 170.94 and 105.58 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 170.94 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/170.94 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 170.94 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 18,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.85/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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