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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 170.04 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 170.04 and 102.44 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 170.04 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/170.04 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 170.04 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 17,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419.00/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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