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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.80 and 81.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.80 and 81.68 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.80 = 81.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.80 = 81.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.80 × 81.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 13,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869.26/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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