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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 169.74 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 169.74 and 90.27 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 169.74 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/169.74 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 169.74 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 15,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.43/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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