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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.40, 171.80 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.40, 171.80 and 102.72 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.40 : 171.80 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.40/171.80 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.40x = 171.80 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.40x = 17,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647.30/124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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