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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.65 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.65 and 74.58 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.65 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.65 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.65 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 12,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.08/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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