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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 170.76 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 170.76 and 73.95 is: 102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 170.76 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/170.76 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 170.76 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 12,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.70/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.03

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