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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 170.82 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 170.82 and 103.16 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 170.82 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/170.82 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 170.82 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 17,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.79/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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