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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 170.51 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 170.51 and 74.47 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 170.51 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/170.51 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 170.51 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 12,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697.40/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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