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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 169.98 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 169.98 and 101.40 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 169.98 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/169.98 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 169.98 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 17,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235.97/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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