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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 170.85 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 170.85 and 74.67 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 170.85 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/170.85 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 170.85 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 12,757.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,757.37/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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