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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 170.04 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 170.04 and 90.48 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 170.04 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/170.04 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 170.04 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 15,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,385.22/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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