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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 169.82 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 169.82 and 81.65 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 169.82 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/169.82 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 169.82 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 13,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.80/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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