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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.99, 171.14 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.99, 171.14 and 82.55 is: 113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.99 : 171.14 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.99/171.14 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.99x = 171.14 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.99x = 14,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.61/123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.94

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