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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 170.79 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 170.79 and 74.69 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 170.79 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/170.79 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 170.79 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 12,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.45/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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