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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 170.82 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 170.82 and 74.66 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 170.82 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/170.82 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 170.82 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 12,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.57/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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