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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 171.24 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 171.24 and 106.66 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 171.24 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/171.24 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 171.24 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 18,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264.46/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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