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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.94 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.94 and 74.73 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.94 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.94 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.94 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 12,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.35/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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