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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.32, 170.25 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.32, 170.25 and 81.93 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.32 : 170.25 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.32/170.25 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.32x = 170.25 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.32x = 13,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.73/123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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