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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.82, 170.46 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.82, 170.46 and 91.03 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.82 : 170.46 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.82/170.46 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.82x = 170.46 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.82x = 15,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,516.97/123.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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