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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 170.01 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 170.01 and 90.54 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 170.01 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/170.01 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 170.01 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 15,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392.71/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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