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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.26 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.26 and 84.20 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.26 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.26 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.26 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 14,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,335.04/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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