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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.04, 169.69 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.04, 169.69 and 81.64 is: 112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.04 : 169.69 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.04/169.69 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.04x = 169.69 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.04x = 13,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,853.49/123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.59

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