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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 170.42 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 170.42 and 74.41 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 170.42 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/170.42 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 170.42 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 12,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680.95/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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