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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 170.04 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 170.04 and 103.50 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 170.04 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/170.04 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 170.04 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 17,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599.14/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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