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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.93, 171.08 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.93, 171.08 and 100.56 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.93 : 171.08 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.93/171.08 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.93x = 171.08 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.93x = 17,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203.30/123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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