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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 170.29 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 170.29 and 102.63 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 170.29 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/170.29 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 170.29 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 17,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,477.44/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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