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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 172.26 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 172.26 and 102.78 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 172.26 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/172.26 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 172.26 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 17,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704.88/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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