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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.33 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.33 and 84.63 is: 116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.33 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.33 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.33 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 14,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.60/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.88

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