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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.56 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.56 and 103.04 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.56 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.56 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.56 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 17,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574.50/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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