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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 169.52 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 169.52 and 95.34 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 169.52 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/169.52 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 169.52 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 16,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.04/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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