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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.64, 170.58 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.64, 170.58 and 74.48 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.64 : 170.58 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.64/170.58 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.64x = 170.58 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.64x = 12,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.80/123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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