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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.85, 170.80 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.85, 170.80 and 91.18 is: 125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.85 : 170.80 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.85/170.80 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.85x = 170.80 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.85x = 15,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573.54/123.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.75

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