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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.75, 170.91 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.75, 170.91 and 85.05 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.75 : 170.91 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.75/170.91 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.75x = 170.91 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.75x = 14,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535.90/123.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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