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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 170.10 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 170.10 and 102.69 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 170.10 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/170.10 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 170.10 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 17,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467.57/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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