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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.13, 170.06 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.13, 170.06 and 83.73 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.13 : 170.06 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.13/170.06 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.13x = 170.06 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.13x = 14,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239.12/123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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