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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 170.88 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 170.88 and 102.12 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 170.88 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/170.88 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 170.88 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 17,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.27/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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