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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 171.08 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 171.08 and 102.79 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 171.08 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/171.08 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 171.08 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 17,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585.31/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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