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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 169.95 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 169.95 and 95.41 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 169.95 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/169.95 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 169.95 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 16,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.93/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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