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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.65, 170.63 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.65, 170.63 and 74.52 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.65 : 170.63 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.65/170.63 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.65x = 170.63 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.65x = 12,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.35/123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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