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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.04 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.04 and 101.12 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.04 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.04 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.04 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 17,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194.36/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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