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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.71, 170.70 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.71, 170.70 and 74.59 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.71 : 170.70 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.71/170.70 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.71x = 170.70 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.71x = 12,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.51/123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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