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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.73 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.73 and 84.42 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.73 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.73 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.73 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 14,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413.03/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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