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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 169.98 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 169.98 and 74.08 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 169.98 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/169.98 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 169.98 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 12,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.12/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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