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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 170.50 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 170.50 and 84.68 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 170.50 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/170.50 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 170.50 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 14,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437.94/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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