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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 171.69 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 171.69 and 102.82 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 171.69 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/171.69 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 171.69 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 17,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.17/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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