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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 169.94 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 169.94 and 90.48 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 169.94 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/169.94 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 169.94 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 15,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376.17/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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