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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.40 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.40 and 101.56 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.40 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.40 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.40 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 17,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.82/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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