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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.38, 170.26 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.38, 170.26 and 74.26 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.38 : 170.26 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.38/170.26 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.38x = 170.26 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.38x = 12,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642.90/123.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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