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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.58, 170.49 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.58, 170.49 and 74.44 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.58 : 170.49 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.58/170.49 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.58x = 170.49 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.58x = 12,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690.42/123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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