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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 170.19 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 170.19 and 81.88 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 170.19 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/170.19 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 170.19 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 13,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934.75/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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