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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 171.02 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 171.02 and 102.02 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 171.02 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/171.02 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 171.02 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 17,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.10/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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