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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 169.89 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 169.89 and 73.32 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 169.89 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/169.89 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 169.89 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 12,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455.90/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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