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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.66, 170.69 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.66, 170.69 and 82.24 is: 113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.66 : 170.69 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.66/170.69 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.66x = 170.69 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.66x = 14,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036.71/123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.51

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