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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.41, 170.35 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.41, 170.35 and 84.06 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.41 : 170.35 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.41/170.35 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.41x = 170.35 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.41x = 14,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,319.41/123.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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