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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.05, 169.65 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.05, 169.65 and 93.49 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.05 : 169.65 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.05/169.65 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.05x = 169.65 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.05x = 15,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,860.15/123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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