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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.46 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.46 and 73.76 is: 101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.46 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.46 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.46 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 12,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573.56/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.76

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