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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 169.85 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 169.85 and 95.61 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 169.85 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/169.85 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 169.85 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 16,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240.23/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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