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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.05, 169.71 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.05, 169.71 and 95.33 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.05 : 169.71 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.05/169.71 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.05x = 169.71 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.05x = 16,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177.61/123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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