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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 171.08 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 171.08 and 74.82 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 171.08 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/171.08 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 171.08 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 12,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,800.21/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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