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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.96, 171.08 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.96, 171.08 and 74.88 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.96 : 171.08 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.96/171.08 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.96x = 171.08 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.96x = 12,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.47/123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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