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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 170.12 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 170.12 and 84.56 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 170.12 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/170.12 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 170.12 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 14,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,385.35/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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