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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 170.93 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 170.93 and 74.74 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 170.93 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/170.93 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 170.93 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 12,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.93/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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