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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 170.01 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 170.01 and 81.76 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 170.01 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/170.01 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 170.01 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 13,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900.02/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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