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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 169.90 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 169.90 and 73.34 is: 101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 169.90 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/169.90 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 169.90 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 12,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460.47/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.19

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