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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.47, 170.39 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.47, 170.39 and 74.33 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.47 : 170.39 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.47/170.39 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.47x = 170.39 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.47x = 12,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.72/123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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