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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 171.28 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 171.28 and 102.39 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 171.28 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/171.28 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 171.28 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 17,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.50/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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