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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.82 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.82 and 117 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.82 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.82 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.82 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 19,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985.94/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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