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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 171.36 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 171.36 and 102.24 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 171.36 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/171.36 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 171.36 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 17,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,519.85/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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