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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 170.40 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 170.40 and 104.02 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 170.40 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/170.40 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 170.40 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 17,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724.97/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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