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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.63, 170.37 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.63, 170.37 and 102.84 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.63 : 170.37 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.63/170.37 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.63x = 170.37 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.63x = 17,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520.85/123.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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