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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 171.01 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 171.01 and 74.76 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 171.01 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/171.01 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 171.01 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 12,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784.71/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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