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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 170.94 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 170.94 and 101.82 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 170.94 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/170.94 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 170.94 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 17,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.60/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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