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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 169.72 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 169.72 and 90.29 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 169.72 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/169.72 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 169.72 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 15,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324.22/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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