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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 169.72 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 169.72 and 95.48 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 169.72 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/169.72 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 169.72 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 16,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204.87/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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