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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 166.28 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 166.28 and 123.10 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 166.28 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/166.28 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 166.28 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 20,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469.07/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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