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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.21, 170 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.21, 170 and 74.10 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.21 : 170 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.21/170 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.21x = 170 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.21x = 12,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.00/123.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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