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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 169.80 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 169.80 and 73.94 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 169.80 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/169.80 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 169.80 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 12,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553.79/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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