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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 170.98 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 170.98 and 74.80 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 170.98 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/170.98 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 170.98 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 12,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789.30/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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