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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.55, 170.63 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.55, 170.63 and 93.99 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.55 : 170.63 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.55/170.63 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.55x = 170.63 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.55x = 16,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.51/123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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