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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.40, 170.28 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.40, 170.28 and 74.26 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.40 : 170.28 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.40/170.28 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.40x = 170.28 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.40x = 12,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644.99/123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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