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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.60, 171.78 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.60, 171.78 and 102.39 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.60 : 171.78 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.60/171.78 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.60x = 171.78 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.60x = 17,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.55/124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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