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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 169.67 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 169.67 and 81.52 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 169.67 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/169.67 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 169.67 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 13,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.50/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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