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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 170.42 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 170.42 and 74.37 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 170.42 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/170.42 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 170.42 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 12,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,674.14/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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