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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 170.62 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 170.62 and 84.88 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 170.62 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/170.62 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 170.62 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 14,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,482.23/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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