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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.04 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.04 and 81.78 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.04 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.04 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.04 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 13,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905.87/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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