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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.81, 170.73 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.81, 170.73 and 94.37 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.81 : 170.73 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.81/170.73 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.81x = 170.73 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.81x = 16,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112.64/123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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