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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.60, 170.70 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.60, 170.70 and 94.20 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.60 : 170.70 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.60/170.70 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.60x = 170.70 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.60x = 16,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.94/123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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