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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 169.95 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 169.95 and 81.69 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 169.95 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/169.95 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 169.95 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 13,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883.38/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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