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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 170.31 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 170.31 and 74.29 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 170.31 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/170.31 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 170.31 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 12,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652.33/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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