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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.35, 170.39 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.35, 170.39 and 94.60 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.35 : 170.39 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.35/170.39 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.35x = 170.39 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.35x = 16,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.57/123.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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