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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 169.96 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 169.96 and 102.44 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 169.96 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/169.96 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 169.96 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,410.70/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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