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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.31, 170.27 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.31, 170.27 and 90.91 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.31 : 170.27 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.31/170.27 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.31x = 170.27 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.31x = 15,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479.25/123.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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