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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.56 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.56 and 73.82 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.56 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.56 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.56 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 12,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590.98/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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