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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.08 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.08 and 81.91 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.08 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.08 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.08 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 13,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,931.72/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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