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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 170.79 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 170.79 and 74.68 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 170.79 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/170.79 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 170.79 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 12,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754.60/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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