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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 170.99 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 170.99 and 82.50 is: 113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 170.99 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/170.99 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 170.99 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 14,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106.68/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.88

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