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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.70, 170.68 and 74.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.70, 170.68 and 74.57 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.70 : 170.68 = 74.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.70/170.68 = 74.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.70x = 170.68 × 74.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.70x = 12,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,727.61/123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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