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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 170.58 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 170.58 and 101.62 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 170.58 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/170.58 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 170.58 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 17,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.34/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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