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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 170.40 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 170.40 and 102.52 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 170.40 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/170.40 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 170.40 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 17,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469.05/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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