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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 169.92 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 169.92 and 73.98 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 169.92 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/169.92 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 169.92 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 12,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570.68/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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