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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 170.66 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 170.66 and 101.57 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 170.66 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/170.66 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 170.66 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 17,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.62/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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