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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 170.63 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 170.63 and 90.92 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 170.63 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/170.63 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 170.63 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 15,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512.37/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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