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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 170.95 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 170.95 and 108.30 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 170.95 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/170.95 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 170.95 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 18,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.89/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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