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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 170.92 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 170.92 and 105.48 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 170.92 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/170.92 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 170.92 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 18,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028.64/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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