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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 169.96 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 169.96 and 74 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 169.96 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/169.96 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 169.96 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 12,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577.04/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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