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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 169.56 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 169.56 and 95.49 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 169.56 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/169.56 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 169.56 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 16,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191.28/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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