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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 169.74 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 169.74 and 101 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 169.74 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/169.74 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 169.74 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 17,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.74/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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