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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 170.14 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 170.14 and 95.53 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 170.14 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/170.14 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 170.14 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 16,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.47/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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