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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 170.68 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 170.68 and 73.88 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 170.68 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/170.68 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 170.68 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 12,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609.60/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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