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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 170 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 170 and 84.40 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 170 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/170 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 170 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 14,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348.00/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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