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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.42, 170.34 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.42, 170.34 and 73.64 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.42 : 170.34 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.42/170.34 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.42x = 170.34 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.42x = 12,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543.90/123.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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