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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 170.85 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 170.85 and 101.58 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 170.85 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/170.85 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 170.85 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 17,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.94/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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