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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 170.72 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 170.72 and 84.88 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 170.72 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/170.72 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 170.72 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 14,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490.29/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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