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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 169.86 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 169.86 and 84.34 is: 116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 169.86 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/169.86 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 169.86 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 14,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.99/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.26

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