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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 170.16 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 170.16 and 81.92 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 170.16 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/170.16 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 170.16 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 13,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939.51/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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