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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 169.62 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 169.62 and 93.90 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 169.62 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/169.62 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 169.62 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 15,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927.32/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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