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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 170.11 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 170.11 and 74.13 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 170.11 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/170.11 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 170.11 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 12,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.25/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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