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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 169.91 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 169.91 and 81.76 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 169.91 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/169.91 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 169.91 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 13,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891.84/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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