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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 170.97 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 170.97 and 74.82 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 170.97 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/170.97 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 170.97 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 12,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791.98/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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