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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 170.99 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 170.99 and 82.46 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 170.99 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/170.99 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 170.99 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 14,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099.85/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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