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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 170.63 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 170.63 and 82.26 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 170.63 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/170.63 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 170.63 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 14,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036.02/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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