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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 170.33 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 170.33 and 102.66 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 170.33 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/170.33 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 170.33 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 17,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486.08/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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