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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.72, 170.90 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.72, 170.90 and 84.84 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.72 : 170.90 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.72/170.90 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.72x = 170.90 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.72x = 14,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,499.16/123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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