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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 170.38 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 170.38 and 94.10 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 170.38 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/170.38 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 170.38 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032.76/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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