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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.44, 170.46 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.44, 170.46 and 82.04 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.44 : 170.46 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.44/170.46 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.44x = 170.46 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.44x = 13,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,984.54/123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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