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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 169.71 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 169.71 and 94.10 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 169.71 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/169.71 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 169.71 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 15,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969.71/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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