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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 170.13 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 170.13 and 81.90 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 170.13 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/170.13 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 170.13 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 13,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,933.65/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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