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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.65, 170.26 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.65, 170.26 and 101.78 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.65 : 170.26 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.65/170.26 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.65x = 170.26 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.65x = 17,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329.06/123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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