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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 170.10 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 170.10 and 93.84 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 170.10 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/170.10 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 170.10 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 15,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962.18/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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