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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 169.74 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 169.74 and 90.41 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 169.74 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/169.74 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 169.74 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 15,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345.34/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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