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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 170.10 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 170.10 and 74.11 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 170.10 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/170.10 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 170.10 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 12,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.11/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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