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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.54 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.54 and 102.78 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.54 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.54 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.54 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 17,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.10/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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