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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.82 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.82 and 101.98 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.82 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.82 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.82 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 17,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.22/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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