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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.52, 170.44 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.52, 170.44 and 84.72 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.52 : 170.44 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.52/170.44 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.52x = 170.44 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.52x = 14,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439.68/123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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