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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 169.87 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 169.87 and 74.05 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 169.87 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/169.87 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 169.87 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 12,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.87/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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