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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 170.03 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 170.03 and 74.09 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 170.03 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/170.03 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 170.03 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 12,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596.30/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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