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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.69, 170.87 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.69, 170.87 and 86.84 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.69 : 170.87 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.69/170.87 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.69x = 170.87 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.69x = 14,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.06/123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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