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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 170.86 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 170.86 and 84.49 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 170.86 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/170.86 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 170.86 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 14,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,436.44/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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