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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 170.88 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 170.88 and 85.08 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 170.88 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/170.88 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 170.88 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 14,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.47/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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