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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 170.27 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 170.27 and 74.31 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 170.27 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/170.27 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 170.27 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 12,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651.54/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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