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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 170.90 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 170.90 and 82.45 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 170.90 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/170.90 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 170.90 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 14,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090.71/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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