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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 170.75 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 170.75 and 74.63 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 170.75 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/170.75 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 170.75 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 12,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741.85/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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