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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.66 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.66 and 74.54 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.66 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.66 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.66 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 12,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721.61/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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