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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 169.76 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 169.76 and 90.32 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 169.76 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/169.76 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 169.76 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 15,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332.10/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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