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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.47 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.47 and 74.42 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.47 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.47 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.47 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 12,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.38/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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