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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 171.23 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 171.23 and 101.90 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 171.23 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/171.23 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 171.23 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 17,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.34/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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