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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 170.94 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 170.94 and 74.75 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 170.94 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/170.94 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 170.94 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 12,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778.29/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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