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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 171 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 171 and 74.80 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 171 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/171 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 171 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 12,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790.80/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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