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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 170.45 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 170.45 and 82.05 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 170.45 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/170.45 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 170.45 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 13,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.42/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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