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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 169.82 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 169.82 and 81.72 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 169.82 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/169.82 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 169.82 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 13,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877.69/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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