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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 170.33 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 170.33 and 74.34 is: 102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 170.33 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/170.33 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 170.33 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 12,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,662.52/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.59

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