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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.18, 169.93 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.18, 169.93 and 90.44 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.18 : 169.93 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.18/169.93 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.18x = 169.93 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.18x = 15,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368.47/123.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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