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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 170.17 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 170.17 and 90.59 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 170.17 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/170.17 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 170.17 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 15,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414.62/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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