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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 184.90 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 184.90 and 101.70 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 184.90 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/184.90 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 184.90 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 18,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804.33/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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