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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 171.81 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 171.81 and 102.65 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 171.81 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/171.81 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 171.81 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 17,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635.44/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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