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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 170.33 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 170.33 and 74.30 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 170.33 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/170.33 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 170.33 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 12,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654.30/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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