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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 170.84 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 170.84 and 83.90 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 170.84 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/170.84 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 170.84 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 14,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333.06/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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