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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 170.08 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 170.08 and 74.15 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 170.08 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/170.08 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 170.08 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 12,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611.45/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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