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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.74, 171.47 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.74, 171.47 and 122 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.74 : 171.47 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.74/171.47 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.74x = 171.47 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.74x = 20,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,919.34/123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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