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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 170.06 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 170.06 and 81.82 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 170.06 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/170.06 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 170.06 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 13,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,913.47/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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