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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.55 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.55 and 84.33 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.55 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.55 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.55 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 14,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382.48/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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