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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 170.31 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 170.31 and 100.22 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 170.31 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/170.31 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 170.31 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 17,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067.62/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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