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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 170.31 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 170.31 and 90.33 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 170.31 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/170.31 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 170.31 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 15,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,384.10/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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