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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 169.93 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 169.93 and 94.06 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 169.93 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/169.93 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 169.93 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 15,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,983.62/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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