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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.83, 170.81 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.83, 170.81 and 84.95 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.83 : 170.81 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.83/170.81 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.83x = 170.81 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.83x = 14,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509.03/123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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