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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 169.75 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 169.75 and 102.35 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 169.75 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/169.75 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 169.75 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 17,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373.91/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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