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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 169.80 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 169.80 and 93.66 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 169.80 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/169.80 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 169.80 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 15,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903.47/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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