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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 170.17 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 170.17 and 102.80 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 170.17 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/170.17 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 170.17 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 17,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493.64/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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