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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.53 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.53 and 74.46 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.53 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.53 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.53 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 12,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.54/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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