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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.56, 171.99 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.56, 171.99 and 102.69 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.56 : 171.99 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.56/171.99 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.56x = 171.99 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.56x = 17,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661.65/124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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