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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.80 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.80 and 74.76 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.80 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.80 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.80 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 12,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.01/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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