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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 169.92 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 169.92 and 83.78 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 169.92 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/169.92 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 169.92 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 14,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.90/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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